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The Nest that wasn’t a Nest – Watercolor
I’ve heard about the elusive bird’s nest fungus (Cyathus stercoreus) but I have never seen them until recently. And it is no wonder…I was looking for something much, much larger. Think tiny if you want to find this organism. REALLY tiny. And behold, on… Continue Reading “The Nest that wasn’t a Nest – Watercolor”
Giant Puffball Mushroom Watercolor Sketch
On a dark forest floor, this mushroom was found. Almost comical upon first glance, as it is the size of a basketball… hence the name giant. These puffballs can grow full size overnight. And my National Audubon Society Mushroom Field Guide states that an… Continue Reading “Giant Puffball Mushroom Watercolor Sketch”
Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch
I have a choice. I can let worry hijack my thoughts or I can just say, no, to them. It’s an epiphany. What I find helpful is to journal about the worry and or anxiety, let it all out. And by journaling, I mean… Continue Reading “Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch”
Nature at Lake Katherine Sketch
flora and fauna lake katherine sketch Do you want to go on a virtual field trip with me to Lake Katherine?!? Fascinating nature is ooozing from every corner this time of year and we’re loving every inch of it! First, we’ll start in the garden. Black-eyed Susans,… Continue Reading “Nature at Lake Katherine Sketch”
Mushrooms in the Woods Sketch
Journal entry: 6-16-2010 85°F mostly sunny, light breeze Country Lane Woods, Cook County Forest Preserves Zone 6 The mosquitoes are vicious this afternoon. Humid wet conditions make them happy. I will put up with them for a little while and render my payment, a… Continue Reading “Mushrooms in the Woods Sketch”
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